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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1972

Page

2

Governors Back Strauss Endorsement Split on Support

Governors meeting in Washington after the election backed Strauss with Georgia Governor Carter signaling influence on the party committee. Pennsylvania Governor Shapp abstained as the vote reflected regional divides, with much Southern backing and a push for reform while Strauss opposed quotas for women youth blacks and other minorities at conventions.

Washington Jimmy Carter Georgia Strauss National Committee Pennsylvania Minton Shapp Dixie Southwest Webe

Heavy Raids, Rocket Attacks Mark Vietnam Frontlines

Reporting from Quang Tri to Bien Hoa and Kontum, heavy U S and allied air and ground operations continue as North Vietnamese forces push near Kontum and at river bases. Kiểm tra và pháo kích.

Bien Hoa South Vietnam al Skyraider

North Vietnamese press blasts U S veto on peace talks

The North Vietnamese paper Nhan Dan accuses the United States of blockading self determination and pressuring North Vietnam to withdraw troops. It warns that honoring demands would nullify the ceasefire and cites reports of thousands of political prisoners listed by the Thieu regime to be killed or jailed before any accord. A broadcast notes decree laws since October threaten life imprisonment or death for Viet Cong or those favoring peace.

Nhan Dan Sundey Comain U.S United States Thieu

Odessa College instructors nominated for Piper Professor award

Dr Elizabeth Martin of the English Department and Truett Hilliard of the social sciences faculty at Odessa College are nominated for the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award. Ten winners will be named with awards of 1.00 each at San Antonio ceremonies.

Town Odessa College Elizabeth Martin Truett Hilliard Social Sciences Minnie Stevens Piper Texas Piper Adnts San Antonio Anna A Stiechon Martin Cumberland Odessa College Howard Counts Junior College Texas College of Arts and Industries Kingsville East Texas State University Commerce Haliard Dublin San Antonio College Anchorage

Odessa College Sets Awards Fete for Long-Time Employees

The Odessa College awards fete, scheduled for 7 pm in the Student Union Building, honors long service with 25 to 5 year pins and certificates. Hugh Waldrum receives 25 years, Harriette McClendon 20, Imogene Freer 15, Virginia Brown 10, and nine others 5 to 2 years, including Dolph Flurry and Nancy Holt.

Odessa Calleze Board of Recems - Empiove Hugh Waldrum Harriette McClendon Imogene Freer Virginia Brown Dolph Flurry Nancy Holt Wally Jackson Marv Nieball Bessie Standley

Two Odessa Residents Charged With Shoplifting

In Ector County Court on Monday, Robert Dale Slack 28 Route 2 Odessa was charged with stealing a $12 pair of boots Saturday from Gibson's Discount Center at 2419 West County Road. Bertha May White 26 of 2920 North Adams was charged with taking women's clothing valued at $25.91 Saturday from Walgreens Drugs at 801 Maple, with White remaining in city jail and no bond set.

Robert Dale Slack Gibson's Discount Center West County Road Bertha May White North Adams Walgreens

County Court Divorces Tie Susan Tree es gorn Fan Thee Carl

A long county court record summary notes divorces involving Susan Tree, Carl Jot Wigan Giong Mare Visor fila Jean Barberg and Jose Anger Carrasco, with details on estates and related suits. Medical center patients admitted and discharged on December 2 and 3 include a large list of names, followed by birth notices, traffic accidents, and other city notices.

Myr Age Gore Ested Stace Bryer Semaguer Margaera Eh Salt Meron Onder Anid Susan Tree Gorn Medical Center Hospital Lee Curte Bramm Lynn Richardsor Donna MM Boyer Earl FitzGerald Ruth S. Date Jora W Pribach Alma J Hawkins Sarveye Arthur Goldie McClane Lenai David B May Modghcar G. Honowel Eldo Bercy Pear O Duncan Wanda K Mancwel Mary & Cone Jo E Uvberg Jans H Nena A Lewario Teresa Mare Seva Viraeia Lo Kirby Allen Chandler Jr Clarence Ronald Hutton Tromas Sonany Toomey Marth Susan Rassias Earaneth Bianashie Suzanne Lively Lise Cann Monica Bart Danny Aerserge Jean Tucker George Jenkins Carmer Carry Batster Euratem Preiss Gan rAcCiebar Harvey Figodane Gale Conrad Guiro Maby MW Baskett C Hope Toa

Wreck Leaves One Injured in Odessa Collision

Jeannett Miether, 18, daughter of City Councilman Wilbert Miether, was injured in a one car crash at Eighth Street and Avenue L four miles west of Odessa. She received treatment for a split lip at Medical Center Hospital and was later released. The 10:30 p.m. accident involved a 1971 model car that hit a dirt embankment at a T intersection after entering the intersection.

Jeannett Miether Odessa Wilbert Miether Eighth Street Avenue L Miss Miether Westwood Medical Center Hospital Texas Highway Dennis Riley Miether Riley

PBRPC to review seven grant applications in Midland meeting

Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission directors will consider seven grant resolutions at a Wednesday 6 p.m. meeting in the Garden Room of Midland Country Club. A 7 p.m. reception and 8 p.m. dinner follow for state dignitaries with about 60 guests anticipated.

Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Midland Country Club PBRPC Texas Highway Department U. S. Highway 87 Howard County Community Council Reeves County Midland Community Action Agency Inc Health Advisory Council Ernie Crawford

Burglary at Sunset Memorial Gardens Prompts Multiple Thefts

Sheriff’s deputies investigated a weekend break in at Sunset Memorial Gardens East Highway 60. Thieves forced a back door and ransacked desks to access the office safe taking over $2.4 thousand in checks and ordered notes along with $373 in cash. Other burglaries during the period targeted Conner Construction Co. 1107 North Murphy and Haven Trailer Park 6300 Andrews Highway with items including a typewriter, tape calculator, and televisions reported missing. Additional cases included home break ins at 1325 Drury Lane and a vehicle theft in Od essa area. Local officials also announced civic roles and funeral notices for several residents.

Sunset Memorial Gardens East Highway 60 Conner Construction Co North Murphy Haven Andrews Highway Elijia Rubalcado Drury Lane Glenda Bitolas West Lindberg

Services for infant Jessica Brito held at Holy Redeemer

Religious services for Jessica Bryand Brito two week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elena Brito were conducted at 430 pm today at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Hubbard Keily Funeral Home directing. Parents and extended family listed as survivors.

Lamesa Brannon Minnie Hull Don Swafford Hobbs N.M Prairie Haven Billie Joe Morris Richardson Billie Joe Morris Big Spring Midland Dallas Mount Olive Cemetery Morris Richardson Howard Couns Sweetwater Wanda Kenneth Dodd Garland Jerry Lawrence James Jeffcoat Knott S.W. Windham William Hervy Joe Sanders George Deck San Angelo H.W. McPeek Andrews Douglas McPeek Robert Lee H.S. Jackson Lottie Faye Kemp William T. Rasco Brownwood Wright-Morelock Calvin Rasco Alabama Brown County Pentecostal Church 4.L. Rasco AL. Smith Ralph Driscoll Roscoe Cate-Spencer Funeral Home Maren Kunneis County Bredemeyer U.S Gypsum Co Faith Lutheran Church Rosa Curtis Conway Abilene Joan Hendrick August H. Bredemever Jerry Bredemever Robert Bredemever Michael Bredemever Hugo Bredemever Lancaster Henry Bredemever Winters Alfredo Pando Kermit Staffi Alfredo Pando Sr Kermit Alfredo Pando Jr Justice of the Peace C. O. Price Pando Price Cooper Funeral Home Mulato Mexico Atlina Arando Alonzo Pando Alberto Pando Amandoro Pando Frances Nave Lubbock Josefina Pena Yolando Carrasco Concha Dominguez San Jose Calif Pablo Pando Demersio Pando California Elizabeth Pando Lupe Samnajo Jesusita Fuentez San Antonio Lillie M. Bingham Hale Jessica Bryand Brito Elena Brito West 19Th Medical Center Hospital Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard-Keily Funeral Home Justin Brito Pablo Brvand Stanton Manuel Brito

Tomorrow in Odessa community meeting list

A city note lists meetings and gatherings in Odessa for the day. NOON events include Grandview Lions Club at Branding Iron and Hi-Noon Optimists at Sands Restaurant. Evening sessions feature Jaycees at Inn of the Golden West, Odessa Chess Club at Odessa College Room 3, American Legion Post 430 at Legion Hall Eighth and Pueblo, and Permian Basin Chinchilla Club at 414 West Second.

American Legion Post Legion Hall Eighth and Pueblo Permian Basin Chinchilla Club West Second

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